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P383 OSG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 OSG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear axle seal leaking nearside rear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,550 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,550 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brakes pipes slightly corroded

starter imhibitor switch inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,027 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 94,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 90,700 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,509 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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P383 OSG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P383 OSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P383 OSG registered?

P383 OSG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P383 OSG safe to buy?

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